CPT® 2014: Rejoice in Limited E/M Coding Changes Brought By CPT® 2014

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Article Overview

This premium article explains a narrow set of CPT® 2014 evaluation and management changes that may affect physicians, coders, compliance staff, and practice managers. It focuses on newly introduced interprofessional consultation codes, replacement of neonatal hypothermia codes, and the broader context of Category III coding and reporting considerations. The discussion is aimed at helping readers understand what changed, why the changes matter operationally, and what general issues organizations may need to monitor as the 2014 code set takes effect.

Why This Topic Matters

Coding teams need to know which E/M-related CPT updates are newly available, which prior codes are being replaced, and how temporary Category III codes fit into reporting and tracking emerging services. The article also highlights implementation and payer-coverage questions that could affect documentation, billing workflows, and policy planning.

Article Sections

  1. Consultations Are Not Just a Thing of the Past

    Introduces the 2014 CPT additions related to interprofessional communication and discusses their general place within E/M coding changes. The section also frames the payer and documentation issues raised by these new services.

  2. 99481/99482 Replace Category III Codes

    Reviews the neonatal hypothermia additions for 2014 and the related Category III code changes. The section also explains the broader role of Category III codes in tracking emerging services and technologies.

What You Will Learn

  • Which broad E/M topics were changed in CPT® 2014
  • How the article frames new interprofessional consultation-related services
  • What the article says about neonatal hypothermia code updates
  • Why Category III codes are discussed in connection with these changes
  • What implementation and coverage questions the article says readers should watch

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Compliance auditors
  • Physician practices
  • Pediatric providers
  • Practice supervisors
  • Revenue cycle staff

Codes Discussed


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